Innovation, Institution und Region: zur Diskussion über nationale und regionale Innovationssysteme

Bathelt, Harald; Depner, Heiner

doi:10.3112/erdkunde.2003.02.04

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“…Additional insights can be gained from the literature on innovative milieux and regional innovation systems (RIS). Both argue that the innovation process is highly interactive and that innovation networks, both regional and beyond, are of key importance (Camagni, 1991;Edquist, 1997;Lundvall and Borràs, 1998;Braczyk et al, 1998;Cooke et al, 2000;Thomi and Werner, 2001;Bathelt and Depner, 2003). The RIS approach furthermore stresses institutional factors for innovation by pointing out two sub-systems: one for knowledge generation and diffusion and the other for knowledge application and exploitation (Autio, 1998).…”

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Like Phoenix from the Ashes? The Renewal of Clusters in Old Industrial Areas

2004

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Many cluster studies have focused on growth regions and industries covering only the early phases of cluster development. Little attention, however, has been paid to the renewal of clusters in old industrial regions. The aim of the paper is to address the question of how clusters renew themselves in such regions and how they adjust to changes in their environment. After identifying relevant factors from the literature, a comparison is made of the renewal of the automotive and the metal clusters in the old industrial region of Styria. The paper investigates and analyses the different development paths. Critical factors of cluster renewal turn out to be a well developed regional innovation system, the establishment of new innovation networks and new and more indirect forms of policy approach.

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Like Phoenix from the Ashes? The Renewal of Clusters in Old Industrial Areas

2004

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“…Several spatial levels may be divided between national, regional and urban areas, and the new economic geography provides a framework for analysis at these different levels (Venables, 1996). While the national innovation system regards innovation as being independent of a nation state's production structure and institutional framework, the regional innovation system (RIS) focuses on local and regional connections between production and innovation (Bathelt and Depner, 2003). Regional focus emerged as several researchers began to see the nation state as unable to govern the economic and social system of an entire territory (Ohmae, 1993; Elam, 1997).…”

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From destination management towards governance of regional innovation systems – the case of South Tyrol, Italy

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PurposeIn South Tyrol, Italy, and in other alpine destinations, the role of publicly financed tourism destination management has traditionally a strong focus on image promotion. In South Tyrol, three further regional public management organisations have recently been founded with the aim of developing the location by expanding its innovation and export capabilities, especially for small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). All four public organisations aim to increase the competitiveness of local companies through creating a more efficient management of destination and location. The cooperation between the four organisations and further public and private regional stakeholders might be regarded as a regional innovation system (RIS). This paper aims to analyse and discuss within the frame of a case study, the structure of the cooperation between the four public organisations and if it can be regarded as a developing South Tyrolean regional innovation system. The paper aims to focus on the roles of the four organisations, possible synergies and implications for regional governance.Design/methodology/approachFour qualitative interviews were conducted with the directors of the four organisations, based on four open questions. The interviews were analysed using the GABEK technique and WinRelan software. These combined techniques helped to visualise the processes within and between social organisations. Further, they helped to show, structure and organise respondents' experiences and opinions, and enabled the researchers to identify opportunities and difficulties, even in such complex structures.FindingsThe results of the study show there exists a cooperation of semi‐private organisations in South Tyrol, which shows characteristics of being a central part of a developing regional innovation system. The four analysed organisations work on different tasks and positions in the promotion and management of the region under a set of common goals. The destination management organisation takes a central and important part in the regional innovation system. Its umbrella brand is an integrating element for the entire cooperation. Nevertheless, the analysed organisations have unrealised potential for further cooperation. The realisation of synergies, and a clearer definition of responsibilities by the regional government, are seen as the bases for better regional governance and for the implementation of an effective regional innovation system in South Tyrol.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has some limitations, including that further research on this approach is needed in order to characterize the whole regional innovation system. Furthermore a comparative study with other regions should be conducted.Originality/valueThe processes behind the development of an integrated regional management and marketing can be observed in several alpine regions (such as Graubünden, Tyrol) and major cities (for example, Zürich, Bern). South Tyrol underwent a long process of umbrella brand development – the basis for the integration of ec...

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“…Dans cette approche, le cadre institutionnel façonne le processus conduisant à la création de la connaissance. Ce cadre prend un caractère plus ou moins systématique, ce qui signifie que différents acteurs sont fonctionnellement intégrés dans un réseau relativement fermé ou un groupe partageant des institutions identiques (Bathelt et Depner 2003). En outre, ce cadre institutionnel (ou système d'innovation) n'est pas spécifique à un secteur mais susceptible d'influencer plusieurs secteurs économiques.…”

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Die Entwicklung der schweizerischen Biotech und Medtech Industrie und Einfluss der Pharmaindustrie auf das Innovationssystem.

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Innovation, Institution und Region: zur Diskussion über nationale und regionale Innovationssysteme

Cited by 26 publications

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Like Phoenix from the Ashes? The Renewal of Clusters in Old Industrial Areas

Like Phoenix from the Ashes? The Renewal of Clusters in Old Industrial Areas

From destination management towards governance of regional innovation systems – the case of South Tyrol, Italy

Die Entwicklung der schweizerischen Biotech und Medtech Industrie und Einfluss der Pharmaindustrie auf das Innovationssystem.

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